9 Day Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Trek

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met by a representative from Komkya Safaris and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have a full trek briefing and equipment check with your mountain guide

Accommodation:

Meals: Dinner

Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins with a drive to Londorossi Gate for registration before continuing to the trailhead. The trek starts through lush rainforest filled with giant trees, moss-covered trails, and occasional wildlife sightings.

This is a gentle first day designed to help your body begin adjusting to the altitude.

Accomodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Leaving the rainforest behind, the trail climbs steadily into the heath and moorland zone. As the vegetation changes, you’ll begin enjoying wider views across the Shira Plateau and surrounding landscapes.

The route becomes more open and scenic as you gain altitude.

Accomodation: Shira 1 Camp

Today’s trek crosses the scenic Shira Plateau, one of the most impressive landscapes on Kilimanjaro. The day is relatively gentle, allowing more time for acclimatization while offering incredible mountain views.

By afternoon, Kibo Peak becomes increasingly visible ahead.

Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp

This is one of the most important acclimatization days on the mountain. The trail climbs gradually toward Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp.

The “climb high, sleep low” approach helps your body adapt better to altitude while also providing dramatic changes in scenery.

Accomodation: Barranco Camp

The day begins with the famous Barranco Wall, one of the most exciting sections of the climb. While it looks steep from below, it is non-technical and manageable with guide support.

After reaching the top, the trail continues through valleys and ridges toward Karanga Camp.

Accomodation: Karanga Camp

Today is a shorter trekking day to allow time for rest and preparation before summit night. The landscape becomes increasingly rocky and barren as you approach Barafu Camp.

After an early dinner, you’ll rest before beginning the midnight summit attempt.

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Around midnight, you’ll begin the final ascent under the stars toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

Reaching the summit at sunrise is an unforgettable moment and the highlight of the entire journey. After celebrating at the top, you’ll descend back through Barafu Camp before continuing down to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.

Accomodation: Mweka Camp

After breakfast, the final descent continues through beautiful rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificates before returning to your hotel.

The rest of the day is yours to relax and celebrate your achievement.

Accomodation: Hotel in Moshi or Arusha